Say's Phoebe

[David Salem]

The insectivorious birds in my area really crop up on dragonflies right before the winter season starts. A bird like this might catch 5-6 of these in a mornings feed. The Phoebe caught this dragonfly, a variegated meadowhawk, in mid air and I was fortunate enough to catch her as she made her way back to her hunting perch.
This was taken a few years ago in the fall.

1DX---840mm---f6.3---ss1/3200th---ISO640---HH@8:15am---35% crop

Thanks as always for looking and for your input. I appreciate it

David

[David Salem]

Sorry I noticed that some of the BG has pixilated from downsizing. Thanks again

[Tim Foltz]

Dave the techs on this look very good, kind of an awkward wing position but a nice behavioral shot.

-Tim

[annmpacheco]

Hi David, nice hood ornament! I like the pose of the phoebe carrying prey back to a perch. The eye is so clear and draws you into the "catch." As noted, pixelation in BG... Wow, must be fun to try to capture the dragonfly slaying!

[Adhika Lie]

Very cool photo, Dave. I love how the bird's color blends into the BG. The dragonfly has a slightly better wing position. :D

[Bill Dix]

Nice capture, David. Tough enough to catch songbirds in flight; getting him with a dragonfly is icing on the cake. And the dragonfly (at least) has a full wings up position. BG noted.

[Glenn Conlan]

When did you nail this one, very seldom get them with prey and this one with a dragon is superb

[David Salem]

Thanks everyone.

Glenn, two years ago in October. We had a few players feeding down by the Redtail perch.